Pinole: Memorial for "Dr. Joe" Mariotti set for Nov. 2 at Fernandez Mansion

PINOLE -- The family of the late Joseph Mariotti invites the public to a memorial service Nov. 2 to share memories of the doctor, environmentalist, conservationist, human rights advocate and former Pinole City Council member who died Oct. 5 at the age of 82.

Dr. Joe, as he was popularly known, was an orthopedic surgeon for 30 years, at Brookside Hospital in San Pablo and in Pinole. He also was the team physician for the Pinole Valley High School Spartans football team for more than 30 years and was founder or member of numerous civic organizations.

Mariotti, who served on the City Council from 1984-88, was the husband of former Councilwoman and Mayor Gretchen Mariotti, who died in 2000.